Dick Butler, baseball player, 1897-1899

Dick Butler

Born: 1869 in Brooklyn, NY, USA

Died: 7/16/1917 in New York, NY, USA

MLB Debut: 1897-06-16 | Final Game: 1899-06-28

Full name: Richard Henry Butler

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Biography

Dick Butler was a professional baseball player born in 1869, who had a brief career in Major League Baseball from 1897 to 1899. Primarily serving as a position player, Butler played a total of 22 games during his time in the league. He recorded 17 hits, registered 3 RBIs, and maintained a batting average of .23. Though he did not hit any home runs, Butler showcased his speed on the basepaths with 2 stolen bases, contributing to his team’s offensive efforts. Competing in the late 19th century, a period characterized by the early evolution of professional baseball, Butler's career unfolded in an era that predated the modern game we know today. The league was still defining itself, with strategies and playing styles that would eventually evolve significantly in the following decades. Despite his limited playing time, Butler remains a part of baseball history, representing the many players who contributed to the sport during its formative years.

Career Batting Statistics

G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG OBP SLG OPS PIV
22 74 7 17 0 1 0 3 2 2 2 0.230 0.250 0.257 0.507 0.0

Career AVG .230 vs. league average .287 across their career seasons — 19.9% below league average.

Career OBP .250 vs. league average .349 across their career seasons — 28.3% below league average.

Career SLG .257 vs. league average .376 across their career seasons — 31.8% below league average.

Career OPS 0.507 vs. league average 0.725 across their career seasons — 30.1% below league average.

Season-by-Season Batting

Year Team Lg G AB R H 2B 3B HR RBI SB BB SO AVG Lg AVG Lg OBP Lg SLG Lg OPS PIV
1897 LS3 NL 10 38 3 7 0 0 0 2 1 0 2 0.184 — — — — 0.0
1899 WAS NL 12 36 4 10 0 1 0 1 1 2 0 0.278 — — — — 0.0

Fielding Statistics

Career Fielding Totals by Position

Position G GS PO A E DP
C 21 0 44 25 12 0

Season-by-Season Fielding

Year Team Pos G GS PO A E DP
1897 LS3 C 10 0 25 11 8 0
1899 WAS C 11 0 19 14 4 0

Career Games by Position

Position Games
Catcher 21